Faux for Fall

Word choice is important. In regard to retail, a single word can make the difference between something flying off the rack or sitting on the shelf, which is why I am pretty sure retailers like to use the term "faux" as opposed to "fake". In the case of leather, faux leather makes the product sound like a stylish imitation where as fake leather just sounds like a cheap knock off. I suspect the recent label of "vegan" leather by retailers is intended for a similar purpose. Now you can not only feel like you are making a fashionable choice, but an environmental one as well.

My skirt today is of the faux variety, but it fooled my husband who saw it, touched it, and then asked "how much was your leather skirt?" (With husbands, price definitely trumps any label an article of clothing could be given.) When I replied that my skirt was a mere $33 he was in a state of disbelief.  (He probably just thought I was lying as I have an interesting system of rounding down when it comes to my purchases!) I then explained that the skirt was faux, as opposed to genuine leather. Faux or not, I still think this pleated skirt from Ann Taylor was a pretty good deal, and it certainly fools people. Oh, and the gems on my sweatshirt? Those are definitely faux as well, just in case you were wondering!

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Skirt: Ann Taylor "Faux" Leather Pleated Skirt here

Sweatshirt: LOFT jeweled sweatshirt here

Bag: J. Crew "Claremont"

Shoes: Pink Studio

Watch: Tissot

Sunglasses: Prada